Painting headlining

[Otter]

We couldn't work out why one panel of the headlining was so nice whilst the others were stained from the cooking. Then we saw it had been painted. As the rest of the headlining is marked but in very sound condition we thought we could paint it as well. If so - what would you use?

 

[causeway]

B&Q bathroom paint would be my pick. Unless it going to be moving an awful lot. Easy to clean and you can just repaint every couple of years to keep it looking fresh.

 

[rob2]

This is going to depend on what the headlining is made of. If it's a solid panel, then you might consider following Richard Hare's suggestion of Sadolin Superdec - he uses it on wood and GRP. If it's PVC covered panels, then there are a number of paints designed for just that.

Rob.

 

[xeitosaphil]

We couldn't work out why one panel of the headlining was so nice whilst the others were stained from the cooking. Then we saw it had been painted. As the rest of the headlining is marked but in very sound condition we thought we could paint it as well. If so - what would you use?

I painted my GRP headling with a product called MSP - Multi Surface Paint

http://www.bedecpaints.co.uk/product/Bedec_Multi_Surface_Paint_MSP_id3193

Its water based can be used on loads of surfaces and is flame proof see site for PDF Specs

It doesn't say about Vynle such as material head linings? but my friend did his and they still look great 12 months later.

Got ours from a local Trade Paint Supplier.

 

[Otter]

Thanks guys, it's fairly standard vinyl type headlining.

 

[bert49uk]

if its the foam back type vinyl (Westerly type) you can use emulsion paint to great effect, magnolia is an almost perfect match

 

[[70521]]

I've removed the headlining above the stove and replaced it with a metal sheet.

 

[rivonia]

I've removed the headlining above the stove and replaced it with a metal sheet.

Very sensible!

Peter

 

[Zagato]

Used to have this. Panels also easy to take off to replace vinyl if needed, easy job and a better job in the end compared to painting IMHO.

 

[Otter]

I agree that that's a better route but the Colvic Watson 35 doesn't have square feet of the stuff it has acreage. I'm going to try one of those paints, nothing much to loose.

 

[Zagato]

I agree that that's a better route but the Colvic Watson 35 doesn't have square feet of the stuff it has acreage. I'm going to try one of those paints, nothing much to loose.

Sounds like a plan, you could get some art students in to give a hand

 

[prv]

Do be a bit careful in selecting the paint. I looked at a Westerly while hunting for the new boat and the headlining was all slightly sticky, tacky. Looking at a couple of places round the edge I could see it had been painted - I guess something in the paint had reacted with the plastic. In the forepeak it hadn't been painted and was merely grubby, not sticky.

Maybe, as they say, try on an inconspicuous area first?

Pete

 

[maxi]

Another vote for Bathroom/Kitchen emulsion, the first coat was fine but left a slightly sticky surface (presumably interaction with the vinyl) but after a second coat was absolutely fine.

Benefits, washable and fire retardant - oh yes, and cheap.

 

[Seajet]

Well my boat saloon headlining is thin ply panels treated with ' Seaplane Varnish ', my Dad found a large old tin in a corner of the hangar and reasoned it probably wasn't required on Sea Harriers !

One tip I took up was to place silver foil between the lining and the deckhead, both for insulation and a highly unscientific 'better than nothing' radar reflector.

 

[Otter]

Another vote for Bathroom/Kitchen emulsion, the first coat was fine but left a slightly sticky surface (presumably interaction with the vinyl) but after a second coat was absolutely fine.

Benefits, washable and fire retardant - oh yes, and cheap.

I'm tempted - but if it's emulsion why doesn't it flake off when it's damp in the cabin? I guess it's formulated for bathrooms - damn it I'm going to try it - will report back.

 

[maxi]

damn it, I'm going to try it

Lazy Kipper, the bathroom emulsion applied to my (washed) headlining has been there for 10 years+, the only flaking is where it is painted over stainless steel fixings.

Good luck

 

[Otter]

Thanks - considering the quality headling is still there and in perfect condition this has to be the cheapest fix possible - heck I might submit one of those 'how to' fixs in PBO mag and claim all the credit.

Much appreciate all the replies.

 

[single]

Do be a bit careful in selecting the paint. I looked at a Westerly while hunting for the new boat and the headlining was all slightly sticky, tacky. Looking at a couple of places round the edge I could see it had been painted - I guess something in the paint had reacted with the plastic. In the forepeak it hadn't been painted and was merely grubby, not sticky.

Maybe, as they say, try on an inconspicuous area first?

Pete

2nd that.I used 'the propper' stuff on the speedboat interior and it was all sticky.Painted in perfect conditions but company reckon it was lack of prep/cleaning first?
Have you tried using 'Cif' on it first?